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JANUARY 17, 2024
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VOL. 105, NO. 3
Staff Report
Courtesy of Jones Talmadge Jones Talmadge and his wife Ann-Marie showcasing their strength and acrobatic skills while rehearsing.
Keeping up with the Jones, Seattle artist returns to the stage by Laura Marie Rivera
Jones Talmadge has returned to Seattle and will be gracing the stage at The Triple Door Theater with the cast of Bohemia, opening Thursday, Jan. 18. Jones grew up in Mill Creek and Everett and says he is feeling really blessed to be welcomed back to his home city.
After earning a degree in Theater and Dance from the University of Washington, Jones set out to make it big in New York City. His very first audition was for the famed Cirque du Soleil. He did not land the part that day, but it definitely planted the seed. Jones said he was excited by the company because “it had the physical side, really trained
circus artists, and lots of character actors.” He spent two years in NYC then decided to try his hand in Los Angeles, where he even founded his own theater company. He worked as a performer and as a director. And met the love of his life, Anne-Marie Talmadge.
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The Magnolia Chamber of Commerce is holding an information meeting on the 15th Ave NW & W and Ballard Bridge Safety and Paving project (the project) with the Seattle Department of Transportation from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17. The meeting will provide an opportunity for SDOT to explain the project that will create traffic challenges at different times for those entering 15th Ave W., primarily from the Emerson Street and Dravus Street bridges. Attendees will be able to ask questions from SDOT officials and seek a better understanding of traffic management in anticipation of lane closures, varying construction hours, and how SDOT plans to manage traffic in and out of Magnolia, primarily for those traveling on 15th Ave W & NW in and out of Magnolia. The project is part of the Levy to Move Seattle, passed by voters in 2015. The project will be one of the last projects funded by the nine-year levy, which is set to expire this year. The project aims to restore the road condition of a critical piece of Seattle's transportation network, extend the useful life of one of Seattle's busiest streets and bridges, and contribute to a safer and more comfortable travel experience for all road users. Please RSVP to Jason Thibeaux, Executive Director, at jason@ discovermagnolia.org to get the venue details.